After ordering the stone,
gold letters on granite,
she would sit by the window
and watch the sun roll
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This poem has it all...intense emotion suppressed succinctly, visual images painted clearly, drama expressed without tears, and a great conclusion. Good work, Herbert! Raynette
Intense image.....I could see her puffing away on that cigarette.....great write!
What an image! Great poem Herbert. The Camel (no filters) , zippo lighter, and the glass of Jack Daniels really got me......Those were three of my dad's favorite things. Sincerely, Mary
Narrative poetry I hate. But this I like. It's splendid. Well done, Herr Doktor.
Very moving Herbert, makes me shudder. Sincerely Ernestine.